GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Lucia's family
access_time 3 years ago
Lucia received a $342 second payment.
"I used the money but window and door flames, 10 bags of Cement so that i should improve my house, i user the remaining to buy maize for food"
Sangati's family
access_time 3 years ago
Sangati received a $342 second payment.
"I never thought for once will I ever live in an ironsheet roofed house but with GD money living a grass thatched house is now history"
Chrissy's family
access_time 3 years ago
Chrissy received a $342 second payment.
"Give directly has empowered us financially, such that we are able to build houses, and feed ourselves. WE just wish there more transfers,"
Khadja's family
access_time 3 years ago
Khadja received a $342 second payment.
"Mattress, Maize, beddings, iron sheets, bricks, bicycle, window frames, door frames."
Hawa's family
access_time 3 years ago
Hawa received a $342 second payment.
"The recipient life has changed for the better and is so greatful"
Ellen's family
access_time 3 years ago
Ellen received a $342 second payment.
"i feel like give directly is one of the organisations that is transparent and so far i have not identified something that is not done well."
Frank's family
access_time 3 years ago
Frank received a $352 initial payment.
"i was filled with so much joy in my heart."
Sakina's family
access_time 3 years ago
Sakina received a $342 second payment.
"I spent my money on iron sheets, maize, and cement. This is an opportunity to have my own house as currently my family and I live in a house that belongs to my husbands' family"
Ethelo's family
access_time 3 years ago
Ethelo received a $342 second payment.
"when i received my transfer i bought all the remaining materials for building my house such as bricks and iron sheets, the remaining amount was used to buy food and other basic needs."
Patuma's family
access_time 3 years ago
Patuma received a $342 second payment.
"I have a house , it is still in progress, but i will have my own house, which could not have been possible if not for the transfers."